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Lakewood, CA vs El Segundo, CA

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Are people in El Segundo older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in El Segundo is 1.6 years younger than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in El Segundo or Lakewood?
- El Segundo housing costs are 105.6% more expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, El Segundo or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of El Segundo is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

Things to do in El Segundo?
El Segundo is a peaceful beach city in Los Angeles county near LAX airport that serves up some serious sunsets as well as plenty of art galleries and museums where visitors can explore the city’s rich history plus plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like running trails lining El Segundo Beach.

 Lakewood, CAEl Segundo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,243329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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Reviews for El Segundo    2 Reviews

Lived in the South Bay my whole 62 year life .Manhattan Beach ,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach but the best of all has been El Segundo for the small town beach atmosphere  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have worked in El Segundo for 35 years, and lived here for 16. We moved here to find a friendly small-town atmosphere with good schools, and we have not been  More

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